ABC+D: A time-independent coupled-channel quantum dynamics program for elastic and ro-vibrational inelastic scattering between atoms and triatomic molecules in full dimensionality

Abstract

We discuss the details of a time-independent quantum mechanical method and its implementation for full-dimensional non-reactive scattering between a closed-shell triatomic molecule and a closed-shell atom. By solving the time-independent Schrödinger equation within the coupled-channel framework using a log-derivative method, the state-to-state scattering matrix (S-matrix) can be determined for inelastic scattering involving both the rotational and vibrational modes of the molecule. Various approximations are also implemented. The ABC+D code provides an important platform for understanding an array of physical phenomena involving collisions between atoms and molecules.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Feb 03, 2023
Source ID
10.1063/5.0137628

Entities

People

  • Daiqian Xie
  • Dongzheng Yang
  • Hua Guo
  • Shijie Chai

Organizations

  • Nanjing University
  • National Natural Science Foundation of China
  • University of New Mexico

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Quantum Chemistry

Technology Areas

  • Quantum Computing